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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, marketing, or a related field.
Six (6) years in physician relations, business development, or healthcare leadership, with a proven track record of driving referral growth and building provider networks.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Strong sales experience
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Analytical skills for market research and performance reporting
Understanding healthcare operations, compliance, and reimbursement.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree
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Responsibilities:
Oversees team performance and strategic initiatives across the region
Provides training, coaching, and mentoring to the physician liaisons in the department and region
Conduct regular outreach visits to referring and potential referring providers, ensuring consistent face-to-face engagement and fostering trust-based relationships. Minimal of 30 provider visits a week with 10 P2P (Peer to Peer visits per quarter)
Provides timely and relevant updates on services, new technologies, care pathways, and organizational initiatives to keep providers informed and aligned with our capabilities.
Build strong relationships with community providers, their staff, and key market individuals.
Facilitate smooth referral processes by streamlining communication channels, addressing administrative or logistical challenges, and resolving barriers quickly to enhance provider satisfaction.
Track referral patterns in detail, analyze data for trends, identify emerging opportunities or concerns, and report actionable insights to leadership for strategic decision-making.
Organizes networking opportunities that promote knowledge sharing, strengthen professional connections, and position our organization as a thought leader in the healthcare community.
Tracks sales activities, reports on metrics, and creates bridge plans to meet financial targets.
Research market needs, physician specialties, and growth initiatives to identify opportunities.
Develop and implement service line-specific sales plans, focusing on physician engagement and market growth.
May perform other duties as assigned.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.